Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC have announced their starting line-ups for their highly-anticipated Betway Premiership match at the Orlando Amstel Arena this afternoon.
Following last week’s draw away to Richards Bay, Pirates are keen to bounce back and maintain their title aspirations, currently trailing league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by a single point.
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Notably, Pirates boast the league’s highest goal-scoring record with 47 goals and are among the teams with the fewest conceded goals, having let in just 11 goals.
Meanwhile, AmaZulu, seeking to draw inspiration from their neighbors Richards Bay, aiming to further pressurize Pirates’ title bid.
AmaZulu has not won in two games, with back-to-back draws against Sekhukhune United and Siwelele FC, sitting in fourth place, six points behind third-placed Kaizer Chiefs.
A win in this match is crucial for AmaZulu’s continental football aspirations, especially given Chiefs’ upcoming fixture against Polokwane City.
Historically, Pirates have held an advantage over AmaZulu, remaining undefeated in their league encounters over the past 12 years, while AmaZulu’s last win against Pirates dates back to 2013.
Here is how they line up:
Pirates XI: Chaine, Sebelebele, Sibisi, Seema, Ndaba, Nemtajela, Makhaula, Moremi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Mbuthuma
Subs: Buthelezi, Dansin, Msendami, Chabatsane, Radiopane, Maswanganyi, Mbule, Van Rooyen, Hotto
AmaZulu XI: Mzimela, Dube, Hanamub, Mthethwa, Fielies, Allan, Zikhali, Bern, Matlhoko, Maqokolo, Ekstein
Subs: Ofori, Ngcobo, Mhlongo, Gustavo, Sithole, Hlangabeza, Mbanjwa, Kutumela, Mashigo
